Libby Koponen
Auteur van The House Baba Built: An Artist's Childhood in China
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The House Baba Built: An Artist's Childhood in China door Ed Young
Caldecott winner Ed Young’s childhood home, built by his father, becomes a refuge for friends and relatives in Shanghai during Japan’s invasion. All during the war, the home provides a sense of secu - rity and imagination for the young art - ist. Afterword
Gorgeous! Ed Young's childhood in China, in a house that was added onto as more relatives or friends came seeking refuge from WWII. Lovely collage and mixed media illustrations and a great tale of generosity and family. Winner of 2012 Norman A. Sugarman Children's Biography Award.
In my opinion this is a wonderful book to read especially if you want to learn about someone’s struggle through the great depression. The language in the book was very clear and informative it talked about a man’s life during the great depression and how he managed to secure land and helped other refugees. The book really had me thinking about people who went through that and it broaden my perspective because before this I really didn’t think about the great depression. The messeage of this book was to always have hope and help others whenever you can.… (meer)
Ed Young tells the story of his childhood in Shanghai. Born in the year Japan invaded Manchuria, Young lived in a sprawling, crowded, happy house his father built for them in a safe part of the city. It is a collage of memories presented in text, sketches, photos and colours.
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- 8
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- 468
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- #52,559
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- 3.9
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- 16
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- 30